Cirrhosis is the third stage of liver disease. If alcoholic hepatitis is not

treated, the scarring becomes so widespread, the liver can no longer do its job of removing toxins from the blood. This means every organ in the body receives toxic blood. Cirrhosis is the main cause of alcohol-related deaths.

muscle over time making it more difficult for the heart to pump blood. As a result, the heart starts to expand to hold the extra blood. It b ecomes thinned and enlarged and eventually stops beating properly. As blood collects in the heart’s chambers, the risk of a clot increases. Blood clots can cause breathing problems, an inconsistent blood supply, dizziness, weakness, and even a stroke.

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